Advise public and private corporate clients, financial institutions, and private equity firms on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.
Represent private equity firms, public, and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, carve-outs, minority investments, and related corporate governance matters.
Lead due diligence and document review processes, manage transactions, oversee junior associates, and coordinate with various specialist counsel.
Advise on transaction structuring by analyzing tax implications and regulatory considerations.
Draft and negotiate a broad array of transactional documents, including equity agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, operating agreements, subscription agreements, shareholders agreements, term sheets, board resolutions, and other ancillary transaction documents.
Provide legal advice on corporate governance and corporate regulatory compliance matters arising from mergers and acquisitions and complex reorganizations.

M&A & Private Equity Attorney

4+ PQE

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

4+ PQE

Salary

$390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Corporate · Leveraged Finance · M&A · Private Equity

Location

New York City

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Overview

Advise public and private corporate clients, financial institutions, and private equity firms on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.
Represent private equity firms, public, and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, carve-outs, minority investments, and related corporate governance matters.
Lead due diligence and document review processes, manage transactions, oversee junior associates, and coordinate with various specialist counsel.
Advise on transaction structuring by analyzing tax implications and regulatory considerations.
Draft and negotiate a broad array of transactional documents, including equity agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, operating agreements, subscription agreements, shareholders agreements, term sheets, board resolutions, and other ancillary transaction documents.
Provide legal advice on corporate governance and corporate regulatory compliance matters arising from mergers and acquisitions and complex reorganizations.

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Last updated: October 14, 2026